Ingredients
2 teaspoons plus 10 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon light corn syrup3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups salted cashews
Preparation
Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, cayenne, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add cashews and bring to a boil; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage), about 6 minutes.
Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
